George Arthur Roberts, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1891
Place of Birth: Trinidad and Tobago
Date of Death: 08-Jan-1970
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About George Arthur Roberts
- George Arthur Roberts (1 August 1890 – 8 January 1970) was a Trinidadian soldier, firefighter, and community leader in Great Britain. He served in the First World War, where he became known as the "Coconut bomber" and went on to become a firefighter during the Blitz and rest of the Second World War.
- In 1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal "for general duties at New Cross Fire Station" and for his part as a founder and pioneer of the discussion and education groups of the fire service.
- A blue plaque has been erected in his honour in Camberwell, London Borough of Southwark.
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